
Biobook IO
A compact bioprocessing platform with Smart-BioFlex software for flexible, scalable, and GMP-ready laboratory and pilot-scale applications.
Overview
Biobook IO is engineered to facilitate intelligent bioprocessing in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food industry laboratories. It offers compact controllers that streamline R&D, reduce validation times, and seamlessly transition from laboratory to pilot scale.
The system distinguishes itself with the Smart-BioFlex™ software, which provides an intuitive platform that predicts and prevents process deviations in real time. This enables users to maintain full control and flexibility, making it ideal for labs focused on precision, agility, and compliance.
Features and Benefits:
- Plug-and-play simplicity: Systems are preconfigured, pre-validated, and ready for immediate use.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for microbial, mammalian, plant, and synthetic workflows.
- Scalable design: Capable of managing volumes from 300mL to 15L without requiring platform changes.
- GMP-ready: Built-in compliance options that do not require additional upgrades.
- Dual-reactor configuration: Conduct parallel experiments to optimize processes faster.
- AI-based control: Utilizes predictive automation to maintain optimal conditions automatically.
- Integrated I/O slots: Ready for seamless connection with auxiliary analyzers and external analysis systems.
Biobook IO is designed to be user-friendly, reducing the learning curve compared to traditional systems that often demand complex setups. It supports a variety of formats, is compatible with biosafety cabinets, and comes with AI-driven features that include predictive alerts, making it highly adaptable and reproducible.
Technical Specifications:
- Working Volume: 500mL to 15L
- Agitation Types: Customizable impellers including Rushton, Marine, and PitchedBlade types. Speed range: 0–1500 rpm
- Temperature Control: From +4°C to +80°C with an accuracy of ±0.1°C, and optional chiller integration available.
- Gas Control: Managed by MFCs or rotameters for various gases such as Air, O₂, CO₂, and more.
- Pumps: Includes variable-speed stepper peristaltic pumps, ranging from 4–6 units.
- Sensor Suite: Comprehensive suite including pH, DO, temperature, foam, and biomass sensors.
- Automation & Software: Integrated real-time monitoring, remote access, and data logging through Smart-BioFlex™, and full integration with SCADA.
- Online Analyzers: Features capabilities for cell viability assessments, off-gas analysis, and measurement of other analytes.
The platform facilitates advanced cell culture, line engineering, scalable process design, and optimization within an integrated manufacturing setup, making advanced bioprocessing accessible right from the start for various users, including university labs, biotech startups, and industrial R&D teams.
